Reclaiming Mohawk Language and Culture Through Education

Kaniehtonkie (Guh-nieh-doon-geh) ‘When the snow is flying, like in a blizzard’

One Laurentian family’s story of reclaiming its Mohawk language and culture

“Kaniehtonkie in Mohawk means ‘when the snow is flying, like in a blizzard,’” says Marjorie Kaniehtonkie Barnes Skidders ’79, M’90, who was born on a wintry night in January to Ann Barnes ’80 and Tony Barnes. “According to my mother, I was born during a winter storm, so my name tells the story of my birth.”

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Prepare for the Unexpected: Stormy Skies, Claustrophobia, and the Art of Pinhole Cameras

“My role at times was to remind students that this was all about experimentation and not about perfection,” explains Sarah Knobel, assistant professor of art and art history, about revisiting analog photographic techniques in her summer semester Pinhole Cameras & Alternative Processes course.

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The Practice of Gratitude

Message from the President

I am fond of saying that one should begin with gratitude. Indeed, the feeling of gratitude has been my predominant emotional experience during the months since I was announced as president-elect and in the 100 days or so since I officially began my post as president.

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20,000 Laurentians and Counting

The Campaign for Every Laurentian was a success. What’s Next?

On June 30, 2021, St. Lawrence celebrated the completion of the most successful campaign in University history. Led by Trustee Co-chairs Sarah Johnson ’82, P’15 and Jay Ireland ’77, P’00, the six-year Campaign exceeded its goal and raised more than $232 million in gifts and commitments.

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